Inspiring Special Ed Teacher (K-6) – Growth & Inclusion

Education Jobs NJ; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified educators for K-6 with Students with Disabilities certification. The role emphasizes diagnosing student needs, applying evidence-based instructional strategies, and using data to inform practice.

Strong communication with staff, students, parents, and community is essential. Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive education, aligning with NJSLS and NJSLA standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey teacher certificates in K-6 and Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Possess interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents & community.
• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Design and implement standards-based instruction.
• Analyze data to drive instruction.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Standards-based instruction

Child development knowledge

NJ teacher cert K-6

Special Education cert (SWD)

Educational technology

Critical thinking

Community collaboration

Education

NJ Teaching Certification K-6

NJ Certification: Students with Disabilities

Job description

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified educators for K-6 with Students with Disabilities certification. The role emphasizes diagnosing student needs, applying evidence-based instructional strategies, and using data to inform practice.

Strong communication with staff, students, parents, and community is essential. Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive education, aligning with NJSLS and NJSLA standards.